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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21
RAILROAD INTERESTS
STATE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS AT

STATE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS AT WORK
meeting of the State Board of Railroad Commission.
ers was held at Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday. al
which Commissioners John d. Herman, OF Utica VIII.
E. Rogers OF Garrisons and Isaac v Baker jr, Of
Comstock. were present also William C. Hadson. secre-
tary The accident Of Monday evening the Brookyn
to begin an Investigation which Will be held this morning
at the companys Offices In Brooklyn. communication
ter and Pittburg Railroad was laid before tue Board a
nouDcng the withdrawal OF the conpanys applicatioa
sisooo,ooo. THIS application was made in june aud
the report OF g. " Southland the assistant accountant OF
that the report OF Mr. souhara was to the grant
ing or the application.
forcing that section OF the act OF 1869 which req res
railroad companies TO Tile separate statement OF tho
came into existence in 1882 the requirements OF this act
appear 10 have overlooked and blanks
months ago As Consequence but FEW companies oper.
ating leased lines have complied In the matter OF ts
complaint OF l. II. Meyers against the staten Island
Rapid TransitCompany charging that the latter company
had failed and neglected TO make return of the cost OF
operating Island Railroad the attorney the
Rapid Transit Company asserted that the failure to make
the return had been Intentional and the matter
disposed OF by the Board ordering that the feQurel
statement be filed without delay.
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE MEN DENY 1T.
Officers OF the Louisville and Nashville Railroad sero
surprised yesterday tho publishel dispatch from
Nashville they had fled that city with Pinkeron
detectives for the purpose Of defeating the proposition TO
lend Its aid to the Tennessee Midland Railroad which
will be voted to-day. They ignorant we'll as
innocent and IL not until late hour that private
dispatch from Louisville enlightened them In this nes
sage said that the reports false every par
ticuiar and that EicePresident Smith had published Ia
Louisville newspaper over his own name a fGll and
positive denial IL also stated that Pinkerton's
CHICAGO Agency had telegraphed TO The NashrNe Amer
which printed the statement. denial ITS part
sug eested that The American interested ia
carrying the election any cost and that the pubcs
ton in.ep led to influence the minds OF voters
President Norton said:
Th. comrany cares very little about tie proposed line
which The City OF shvie called 10 aid. As large
taxpayers object buttng 10 the building OF
II needed there
buit without the ad OF the city. Mem
refused aid and Nashville large enough n fellow hs
because the road must go there anyway s
carried Tie fact that the line 10 10 extent
from Memphis TO Bristol makes unnecessary for Nashville
o certain that woult
CITY This opinion officer
pny that par large Nashville aud IL would be still
my opinion resident OF NASHVILLE with 10 other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21

STREET RAILWAY DIRECTORS ELECTED
The and Grand Street Ferry
Street Railway Company yesterday elected these directors
Henry Thompson. Thomas L. Ryau D. h Hasbreuek C. K.
Warren. r. A. d. widsusr. William L. Elkius aud Henry
Steers ~halsn Edward ssick and A Delaney
ch0son inspccsurs of eocsaon-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21

Do Not Think for a Momeu,

immensely gthcned by the Of Dr. r. " Pcrcss
"Favore Prescription" whch all fem ale detsngs
mests an % the system. Sold by druEgita
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21
INTERSTATE COMMISSION IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO Sept 20.-Messrs Cooley Morrison, Bragg.
Walker and seHoonmaker. Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, began a session here to-day. complaint
against the Louisville. NewAbsny and Chicago Rail-
way alleging excessive charges for short banl. the
first subject brought the attention Of the Commission
Colonel g. Easey general counsel for the respondent
railroad laid down the proposition thai there
ro PsnFo nd to when the ras from
Indianapolis New York but % albeit Frank
service. vera moi alike aud that tney 10 NOT there
FORE properly under section No. OF tho Interstate
Commerce act that prohibits Discrimination In price for
like services The Commission adjourned until tomor-
row.
NEwJERSEY CENTRAL GIVES A BIG MORTGAGE
mortgage given by the NewJersey Central Railroad
TO the Central Trust Company OF New-York fol
so0.ooO.ooo recorded yesterday. The purpose OF
the mortgage TO raise funds to pay of bonds.
eating s4o393 $50. aud other liabilities The
bears per cent interest payable In gold and Is not %
over 100 years Among the bonds 10 be taken up
the nrst mortgage bonds of December. 1865, Tor
000OO0 consolidated bonds or september Isl Tor
bonds OF May, 1873 convertible debentgre bonds OF
September 1853 Newark aud New York Railroad. Car
and Long Branch aud seashose Railroad bonds.
MR. SPENCER TO SUCCEED MR. GARRETT
PHILADELPHIA Sept 20 tSpeeiat.-A prominent mem
Der Of the syndicate interested Ia the advances to tho
Baltimore and Ohio stated to-day that the presidency Of
the road win DO rendered to vice-Fresident Spencer
that it has been discussed and finally decided.
In reference statements that valuable Information
to DO given concerning invests cations into tho
affairs OF the Baltimore and Ohio he stated that these in
designations made solely for the benefit of the synd
and matters which the pubic not
titled.
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE
TUCSON. Ariz, Sept 2o.-B!s washouts again occurred
at Indo the lire OF the Southern Pacific Railway and
between Taona and Yuma. which will delay trains two
days Heavy rains have fallen In the last two days from
Yuma along the line ofrailroad east II moro raia
the track will be north aud traffic through
Cienega be resumed by Saturday
LISooiy, Neb.. Sept 10. The Pacific Railway OF Kan
has hlod articles with the Secretary OF State con
solidsting with the Pacific Railway Of Nebraska The
road consolidated from Warwick. Kan. 70 Hast
ings Neb and its capital stock has been increased TO
$200O00o The road Is terstood to be- branch line
OF the Missouri Pacific system aud work on Its consrae
ton has been begun.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 20-The nnal report OF the hear
ings before the in the Reading foreclosure suits
win be made to court by October TO- There has been no
conference between the recalcraut first series nvcs
boudhclders but t is believed hat this matter Will be
adjusted and foreclosure nverted In the meantime
President Corbn aud the syndicate at work upon me
loan OF the company which Is 70 retire all Junoe
loans under whirh looks rs though tnes
every prospect OF foreclosure being avoided
NTsU.Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21

ARGUING IL FAVOR OF PROTECTIVE TARIFF.
Tho second meeting OF tho Protective Tsrn League Of
the xth and XTlth Assembly Districts was held last
evening at Cuncorda Hall, No % Avenue A. large
and enthusiastic gathering Of voters present aud
listened with deep attention to the arguments Of the
speakers protection for American industrial
Joseph Fehr, president Of the League. presided.
and with few remarks explanatory OF the
objects q the League, introduced ~. the first
speaker Judge A. l.. Morrison. OF New Mexico.
Judge Morrison spoke for upward OF
hour. and his remarks offen interrupted ny up
pinuss. He said they there solicit 10
eeot any 10 Office not 10 support the claims oi any
party not 10 advocate new and nntricd Idea the
citizens 10 American citizens about an American IDEA
He then elaborated N ~ idea n slls
trader who atlsmpted 70 inlsrrups him with questions,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21
BROOKLYN PRoHIBIIIoNIsrs NOMINATE.

SAMUEL s. UTTfR FOR MAYOR AND JOHN BERRY
FOR sHFpIFF.
The Prohibition party of Brooklyn held its nominating
conventions last evening at No. 372 Fulton'st me
city convention was held arst to name n
Mayor and Aldermen-af-Iares. James r. Ramsey
presided The Of George r. Scott, Editor OF The
WeeklU WaeSs and Samuel S. Utter were put In nomi
nation. Mr. Scott declined In q vigorous speech, saying
the party should nominate man who
would add to its strength. Dr. l. X. Funk urged
the nomination OF Mr.. Utter. who had been
n Democrat and was n strong friend OF MAYOR Whitney
but was opposed To the action Of the Excise Commits
sfoners in granting so mauy licenses James Morton
domination The ballot shaved pinety-onc votes,
Of which eghtyfour were for Mr. Utter
and his nomination made unanimous
The convention then proceeded to adopt as hs plat
form the address recently issnc1 u the public by the
leaders u the party delegate named Henderson or
posed this. after it adopted. because 1t
Der OF saloons. lie said he preferred TO
support a party which could accomplish something tn
the way OF temperance and he thought the Republican
party could do that
Mr. Utter made speech accepting the nomination and
saving renowned the Democratic party. Tie IL
street Methodist Episcopal Church. He Is about hfy
years OF age.
The follown nominations for AldermenatLarge were
made: T. q. Hammond. I. &. Duseshire. A. NJ smith,
w. A. Copeland X. &. Mattison, q. ". 5alter aud l.. j.
Brittoa
sheriff John Berry OF the Twenty.frst Ward. who Is
known rs tho Temperance butcher" was nominated,
aud for supervis,rat- Large Robert l. sokes Oh the
Thirteenth Ward, selected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21
TRYING PLAINFIELD'S "FIRE-BUGS"
THE ONLY INcULPATING EVIDENCE AGAINST TIL
YAN NLsrs WAS sEcnSp-HANp.

THE ONLY IycULPATING EVIDENCE AGAINST THE
VAN NEsTs WAS SECONDHAND.
The hearing in the Of Horace and Louis Van Nest
the exhremen who are held On charges OF arson, which
postponed last Thursday took place yesterday at
fianheld ~. J. The. lrst witness sworn was MI
Parse, who owned the building burned On March 15 He
says that the house occupied by Louis Van Nest prior
" the fire paid for 1t, but in charge
OF the place lie had been In the house about
burned, and lived there with hts family lie
Sas .oa 70 sse me asy prsvus b the rg l. Van
Nests household goods for 500 settlement was made
with Louis Van Nest aftcen hours after tint lire and $500
onIcer Lynch, who caugh. Jackson setting nro to the
son had told him the following story
played cards iCf while Horace and LoaIs then went
Horace toward from the grape arOo or. ana ;sa
SAID AID Wv what about having shine tonishi said
sa ar e sad Horace rso ssc sa
oath nonns and then opened s S s cellar h window
Van Nest struck match and threw 1t in the box and said
Counsel for me defence cndeavored TO have what Jack
son had told Lynch stricken out long argument FOL.
lowed and the hour getting late hearing was again sd
COLUMBIA COLLEGE LEASES TO BE RENEWED
An effort Is being made to bring about agreement
between the trustees of Columbia College and the
holders of land belonging the College in regard to the
rent The Leaseholders Association has prepared a
paper presenting the terms TO which they willing to
subscribe for renewal OF their leases This paper
placed yesterday in the Office OF W. b. Taylors Son. No.
siA sxth-ave and an advertisement requested all
who had not signed the TO call
at once for that purpose.
The property "a question lies between Fortyscyenth
rented to the present Lessee: years ago with
the right o. al Mos: o. ns;s Leases expired
that has affected tho value or property ih eis HeRh
borhood When the leases made that part OF the
city but little improved and tho rental WAS low.
There few valuable houses on the property The
essces have erected valuable houses and made i'm
eufx an he fufy
Of renewal the question OF rent for the next twentyone
Is OF i'm portance TO both parties. With the
College IL the which sustsus the instit
and he the full value Of the
property. The essees the other hand have objected
to the terms far proposed One of the essees snid
yesterday that he believed compromise weuLi be
effected that would be satisfactory tc all aud
that there danger OF the matter being taken
the courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21

DSsfiaxuislssa Rsrsigusvs
arriving Nav s1rk dslhisd 10 md snch One cigar
effes - VII ITE.C APPS, CkOSS COUS fRY, Latest
ENoI ISL AID FULL DRES9, and extra apa sold
eyrrywhsts. KINNEY TOBACCO Co. NewYok.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21
KINGS COUNTY REPUBLICANS ACTIVE.

WHEN lie CONVENTIONS Will DE- heiD" -
rAfGS COMMITTEE NAMED.
sprcal meeting of the Kings County Repuohcan
(eneral Committee will be held September ~ 70 NIX
the dates for the primaries and conventions to make local
nominations The Executive Committee mas deciued W
recommend the following dates: Primaries OCTOBER
city convention October g. at p. M county convcn-
ton the same day mt p. M; conventions 10 nominate
Aldermen October IL Senate conventions octooer o.
Assembly convention October 10. Tho committee pro-
,,sea a in the OF the city and county con-
tine latter having been held heretofore IN the
fternoon, I'm order the convenience OF the de'e
,afes of file county who cannot reach their MONIES
MAJOR mi sheriff A. ID Bard and e. ID. Rhinehart live
u the Eastern District and IL Is not likely that one SEE
ZION OF tho city will the chief obces the hollng OF
the city convention first Will aid Mr. Bairds chances Tor
nomination but there is likely 10 he livcy contest IN
fLc committee over matter The nominations viii pc
male I.ueh earlier than usual this year. .
The following Republican campaign commnteebas
been selected:
Theodore n. Wills. First Wart y. IL Colin, seventh
Ward f. r. Everett Ninth Ward William H. Leaycrait,
Wiian,s Firhteenth Ward William JohnsIn Nneeenfh
Ward Jesse johnson. Twentioth Ward John ~ krinOs
Twenty second Wart ID. A Baldwin, twenty tnHt ward;
T.. u. Hobbs. Twenty fourth Ward Charles b. Jennings
Flatbush.
President Greene. Secretary Arnold AMI Treasurer
Birke OF the General Committee are oxoiicio members
OF the Campaign Committee President Greene mas APP
pointed folio wing COMMITTEES TO confer with friendly
political AMI consider the selection or can
laes for the local tickets with special reference to the
L. follett and theodore b. Willis. and at their request
Mr. Greene IL added 10 the committee The bodies 10 ne
inferred with the Republican League, the Young
Republican Club and the Citizens League
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21
ANTLsALooy REPUBLICANS PLEASED

ENCOURAGED BY THE STRONG STAND FOR TEMPER
AScR TAKEN Al SARATOGA.
The special committee appointed by the State Anti
Saloon Republican League to attend the last Republican
at Saratoga in the Interests OF the
has just submitted Its report to the League giving an ac
count % the work accomplished by the members Mt sar
aogn their treatment at the hands OF the party leaders
Tho convention. what the members OF the committee
have will be read with interest by Repupiicans
generally. Here Is the substance of
announce substantial victory at Saratoga gained out
Of tsasnea disaster our eny shssS nS
the valuable assistance Mr. GrnD, well Of onSress
Lndslsy We found The delegations from Tho Large
s ssss had adj. srrSs our greatest e..
at neudng we'll Temperance menh
70 @ snSnon sss sens siroSsy
made perssten, and EFFORT with
that the %sp sdf thai 70
carried 10 him would not be adopted so we recast Il
IN shorter form Topping on all mat was not absolutely r.
principally upon MT Lvarts and csrro smith me chair
presenting the subject inside the committee.
ton groundwork and after amending as they thought
a6oSsd and Please no a0s s'
bat the Of the Legislature to restrict saloon traffic Is
party policy Of high license local option srs.a
pss,eiio9 where district fsnsst 70 prohoit The liquor
dealers rallied under = nrel-ky and coasrsssman Fteh
vision which 1873 for and 5is votes for
been present when the sken Let accept this
plank with tho understanding voiced by Mr. Eyarts In
noble speech Ii directed AGAINST tile rum trac aud Is
the OF action which Is intended TO result In
the utter oxirpaton saloon Tho liquor mon howcd
their and let coresponnngy rejoice In
aud belief that thor days In party
that the not far distant when our he
forward Ia this untrammeed
by the presence OF IN II OF us he not
~ Jy study the evidences that clearly point
10 ultimate success
GoIMAN TRYING TO Harmonic THE FACTIONS.
BuTMogE, Sept 20 tSpeeidh-senator German,
alarmed at the vigorous campaign begun against him
aud the Democratic machine ticket by John X Cowen
and other prominent independent Democrats. called n
council OF to-day. The Democratic boss came to
Baltimore early this morning. went to tho Carrolton
Hotel did not register instructed tho hotel clerk TO deny
that he there, and then summoned hts entenants.
Freeman ROsn, j. Frank Morrison, president Of the
Crescent Club and II. j. slater In
ference with him. Morrison with his large following.
has been kicker OF late aud Is threatening TO 10
the INDEPENDENTS The Crescent Club has named
Christian Devres, president Of tho National Bank Of
Baltimore. Tor Mayor. Mr. Devrics Ia prominent cti
zen with ambition for the Mayoraly. and would
doubt spend big 10 got there The clash between
the city bosses what brought German to town. He
told that unless they worked In harmony this fan
the State MIGHT be lost baltimore expected TO
furnish the DenOcraic majority German then sent Tor
ex- United stafcs senator William Pucknoy White whom
deiened FOR the senatorshp. white hates Cor
man, but the rival leaders to-day buried the haohsL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-21

DR. DERRICK FAVORED FOR A COMMITTEEMAN.
The Republican Central Club AZ lis meeting at No
1877 West Thirty third-st Monday night adopted the
following resolution
We recommend the Rev W. D. Derrick a suitable
The South western news., 1887-09-21
I Fooled Dat Niger !!

Do you know Henry Lewis? No
don't know him? | will introduce
you. He is a wealthy colored man
Of Dawson, but does odd jobs
around the streets just to take ex-
erclse. He keeps his money depos-
tied in the Bank (and has to work
to get it OUT He is also our cham
hermaid- that is, he brings us the
fluid for our Sunday morning ablu-
tons, shines our shoes &c. &c.
lie came up on last Sunday norm
ing looking not fair Che is dark
6ruDett) but altogether lovely.
lie was wearing his little boys hat
which reminded us very much of
the little hat that the monkeys
wear when they dance. shoot the
pistol and take up collections.
henry told us Of a good joke on
another negro. He Henry took
on just one drink too much Satur-
day night and at late hour went
to sleep, on the front porch OF Mr..
Christie's store. After he had
nearly slept off the effects of the
whiskey-he felt something going
through his pockets and kind Q
opened one eye to see what it was.
10 his great surprise it was a man
searching his pockets for money.
Henry considered it one of the best
jokes of the season and could hard
ly keep from laughing. lie said
to himself 'whar did dis fool mig
ger come from? shorely he don't
live bout here" Henry was
afraid that some one would come
along and frighten the would be
robber. After the negro had gone
through all of Henry's pockets and
could find no money he was look,
ing around in the dark for a board
to give him a lick and run be-
cause he had thrown away SO much
time. But Henry raised up about
that time and being unable to long
er contain himselfbroke out with a
big ha ! ha! laugh and said 81 fool
ed dat niger" The robber left
for more lucrative fields.
LATER. Said Henry is is now
in Jail for stealing 81 grounds of
meat aud l Pt, of Gin from w B
Christie.
The South western news., 1887-09-21
n OFFICES!
To Amend City Cha t.rof Dawson.

Notice is hereby given. that with
in 80 days after date, a Bill will be
introduced before the General AS,
sembly Of Georgia, that the Chars
ter of Dawson be so amended as to
allow 40 wooden buildings erected
within the fire limits OF Dawson
Als) an amendment in reference
to the City Law cendemning nu-
isances, and that any wooden build
ing within the FIRE limits of Daw-
son, 10 be removed at the discre-
ton of said City Authorities.
Done by order of Council, Sept.
9th, 1887.
WIN. KAIGLER, Mayor.
j L JAMES, Clerk.
Dawson. Sept. IA, 1887, At.
The South western news., 1887-09-21
Terrell Sheriff Sale for Oct.

WILL be sold before the Court
House door on tbs LIST. Tuesday in
October next, between the legal
hours of sale, TO the highest bidder
for cash, the following property
to>wit:
Seventy-fve (75) acres of land,
southwest corner Of lot No. thirty
one (3D, i'll the twelfth District OF
Terrell county, Ga. Levied on
as the property of Emma G. Mel
ton to satisfy mortgage fi-fa from
Terrell Superior Court in favor Of
j w Wooten VS. Emma G Melton. |
| q MARSHALL,
Sheriff of Terrell County.
The South western news., 1887-09-21
Sheriff Of Terrell County,
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
GEORGIA-TERRE1I.Co1rN

NEOIS0lA-1 ERRELL COUNTY.
By virtue of an order from the
Court Of Ordinary of Terrell coun-
ty, will be sold at the Courthouse
door in Dawson, Ga, on the frst
Tuesday in October next, within
the usual hours of sale, so acres of
land, more or less, the same being
that part of lot No. 1862, in the 4th
District of Terrell county, Ga,
which lies on the east side of the
public road from Dawson to Nor.
gan, end belonging to the estate of
Mrs. Maggie Bozeman, deceased.
Sold for the benefit of heirs and
creditors.
Terms cash. w f SESSIONS.
sept,7, At. Administrator.
The South western news., 1887-09-21
Chicken Cholera.

About three weeks ago our
|alckens commenced dying with
|eme disease, we supposed to be
ihoIera; some days we would find
Pom > to s dead in one day. We
|7mmenced to use remedies as sug
gs e by the neighbors, but eur
|tlCRens continued to die. until we
|N nearly all we had, and | think
can safely say that we lost be-
'een 50 and 100, and finally the
~ rooster died with none to tell
Re e approaching day. Last week
y daddy June came over and ten,
F'ed his services as a chicken doc
~ We introduced him to a IA
|Snte hen that had not walked for
N No days, he picked her up, open
ner mouth, peeled a hard, hor-
substance from the end of her
| l.l stuffed Little greasy dough
|-Sn her throat, and to my sur.
N r5e' the next day she was well,
|1l since then I have doctored in
\ y way, and with good results.
y called the disease, Pip.
!, rIHE REV GEO H THAYER
Y bourbon, Ind, says: "Both my
N, ana vile owe our lives Il
''ll0hs COnsumtion Cure"
Crouch Bros
The South western news., 1887-09-21

On last Saturday night, between
the hours Of eleven and twelve
o'clock, while Tom Simmons was
closing the back window of 0 B
Thomas store on the corner of Lee
and North Avenue, some unknown
party shot at him with a pistol
Who ever the would be murderer
may have been stood in twenty feet
of Tom. The bullet only missed
him q few inches and struck the
brick wall, knocking the mortar or
brick dust in his eyes. Tom was
not atall frightened but just at
that moment he thought he heard
Mr.. Thomas call him and went in
double quick time.
The South western news., 1887-09-21
WANTED.

A suitable man as Superintend-
ant of the County Farm during
the year 1888. Propositions solicit
ted for consideration by the county
Board at the regular session to be
held on the first Tuesday in Octo.
Der next. WA TURNER
Chm'n County Board.
H S BELL, Clerk.
Dawson, Ga, Sept. 121S87.
The South western news., 1887-09-21
for Dismission.

GEORGIA-TER County.
Ordinarg's Office, June %, 1887.
WHEREAS, l. G Hoyl, admins
traitor on estate Of John Robert,
son, deceased, having in proper
form applied for dismission.
All persons interested are here
by notified to show cause. il any
they can, why letters of dismission
should not I've granted said admin
istrator at the next October term
1887, Of Terrell Court OF Ordina.
~. II S BELL,
12t. ORDINARY.
The South western news., 1887-09-21
-SHILOH's CATARRH REM.
EDY--a positive cure for Catarrh
Diptheria and canker mouth.
Crouch Bros.

Mr. Tom Commander has, in
the last two weeks, sold, in Daw-
son. about three hundred water.
melons, This year he has sold in
this market nearly two hundred
dollars worth of melons. We feel
that there is still hope for the far,
mers of Southwest Georgia when
we see them quitting the all cotton
system and learning to diversity
their crops.